Javier Saviola to join the Sounders as a summer signing? (Saturday links)

The Sounders have an open designated-player slot on the roster and are looking to fill it. Coach Sigi Schmid has mentioned this a number of times, particularly regarding a forward.

Might Javier Saviola be a target?

The accomplished Argentine (Barcelona, Real Madrid, River Plate) could be set to join the Sounders in the summer after his contract with Malaga runs up. That’s what Juan Cortese of TyC Sports has indicatedin Argentina.

What do you think? Saviola is 31 years old, played for the Argentine national team, has won league titles in Argentina, Spain and Portugal, and scored this goal today.

Let’s get to some links:

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— First off, don’t forget the Sounders take on Real Salt Lake today at 3 p.m. in the Desert Diamond Cup.

— Defender Mikael Silvestre is no longer with the Sounders in camp, but the team might still be interested. Check out this story on MLSsoccer.com on the subject. Here’s a tweet from England indicating Silvestre will indeed sign with MLS and play for either Seattle or Portland.

— Reign FC’s open tryout will be March 8-10 at Starfire. More details will be coming next week.

— The Earthquakes have “strong interest” in Cordell Cato, according to a reporter’s tweet. Might a deal get done soon (Seattle still holds Cato’s MLS rights)?